Month: September 2025

Residential transactions account for SAR 77.5 billion in the first half of 2025

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Reading time: 2 MinutesDespite regional and global economic challenges, the residential real estate market in Saudi Arabia continues to assert its position as one of the most dynamic sectors, accounting for approximately 63.1% of all real estate transactions recorded in the Kingdom during the first half of 2025, with a value of 77.5 billion riyals out of a total of 123.8 billion riyals. Global real estate consultancy Knight Frank said in a recent report, … Read more

Saudi cement sales jump 9% in August despite falling exports

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Saudi cement industry posted impressive results in August 2025, with total sales by companies operating in the sector rising by 91% year-over-year to reach approximately 4.6 million tons, compared to 4.2 million tons in August 2024, according to data released by Yamama Cement Company. Strong growth in the domestic market This increase was driven by a rebound in domestic sales, … Read more

“MODON launches the second edition of the Industrial Excellence Award to promote innovation and sustainability

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Residential program

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the second edition of the MADIN Industrial Excellence Award, under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khuraif; with the aim of enhancing competitiveness in the industrial sector, stimulating innovation and sustainability, improve the quality of products and operational processes, and support corporate social responsibility initiatives, thereby contributing to the achievement of … Read more

Riyadh is on the move... and opportunities abound

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Abdulrahman Al-Qout pun - September 2025

Reading time: < 1 MinuteRiyadh is on the move… and opportunities are expanding for everyone Abdulrahman bin Ali Al-Qut The decision to impose fees on vacant land was not merely a passing regulatory measure, but a radical shift in the philosophy of urban land management. The decision shifted land from a state of stagnation to a realm of production and development, ending a long period of hoarding that had stifled construction activity and creating a new environment that drives the wheel of development… Read more

“Statistics”: 4.6% growth in non-oil activities in the second quarter of 2025

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Residential program

Reading time: < 1 MinuteReal GDP in the second quarter of 2025 grew by 3.91% compared to the same quarter of 2024, according to the results of the GDP and National Accounts Bulletin for the second quarter of 2025 issued by the General Authority for Statistics. The bulletin’s results showed that all major economic activities achieved annual growth, with non-oil activities rising by 4.61%, followed by … Read more

Medina Chamber organizes a workshop on the collective housing system for individuals

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Medina Chamber

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Madinah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the Council of Saudi Chambers, and the National Program for the Development of Collective Housing for Individuals, organized a workshop titled “The Collective Housing System for Individuals, the Mechanism for Licensing Workers” Housing, and Incentives for Establishments.” The workshop aimed to raise awareness of relevant regulations, enhance the collective housing environment in accordance with safety and quality standards, and in line with … Read more

Residential real estate financing declined in July. Villas lead the way despite the decline

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Reading time: 3 MinutesThe residential mortgage market in Saudi Arabia experienced a slowdown in July 2025, as data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) revealed that the volume of new mortgage financing provided to individuals by banks fell to 6.42 billion riyals, a decline of approximately 9% compared to the same month in 2024. Despite this decline, the average value of a single mortgage rose to … Read more

File... White Land A new compass for the real estate market

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Reda Al-Matrafi 2 - White Lands

Reading time: < 1 MinuteWhite Land... A New Compass for the Real Estate Market by Rida Al-Matrafi White land fees are not merely a tool for developing master plans and expanding the housing supply; rather, in my view, they mark the beginning of a new era that will completely reshape the balance of real estate investment. Their impact on the real estate index will not be limited to price stability; rather, they will create new models for real estate valuation, where the value of land will be linked to its ability to… Read more

Opportunity Marsa Auction offers raw and commercial land in Jeddah

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Tatmaa Company Logo 2

Reading time: < 1 MinuteUnder the supervision of the Enforcement and Liquidation Center (Enfaaz), Tatma Real Estate is offering a portfolio of raw and commercial land parcels totaling over 1,100,000 square meters through the Marsa Al-Fursan auction in Jeddah. Strategic properties in three prominent locations: •The first property: a raw land plot in Al-Ajwaid neighborhood, with an area of 500,000 square meters and fronting three streets, in a rapidly growing residential area south of Jeddah, … Read more

Real estate tokenization in Saudi Arabia: Innovative legislation and a promising economic role

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Khalid al-Habshan

Reading time: 3 MinutesReal Estate Tokenization in Saudi Arabia: Innovative Legislation and a Promising Economic Role Dr. Khalid Al-Habshan The world is witnessing a major shift in how real estate assets are managed, as the concept of real estate tokenization using blockchain technology has become one of the most prominent modern investment and economic trends. This concept involves converting real estate ownership, or a portion thereof, into tradable digital tokens, enabling investors to … Read more

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